Paige Cockburn
Only ‘flooding rain’ can douse the flames – and there’s little chance of that
“Worst ever” and “unprecedented” have become the new norm this bushfire season, but when a blaze grows to the size of Sydney...
Torrington residents emerged from shed after blaze to find their world changed, but worse may be ahead
As she bunkered down in a shed in the small NSW town of Torrington, with fire fast approaching, Linda Birch accepted she...
Rain reaches parts of western NSW but no real relief from drought
Rain has fallen in some parts of western NSW but farmers in the most critically dry areas have been left disappointed after...
Sydney’s lockout laws scrapped, except in Kings Cross
Sydney’s controversial lockout laws will be dramatically rolled back in an effort to strengthen the night-time economy, the NSW Government has announced....
The Booty Parlour gym accidentally demolished after excavator slips
A woman had to be rescued by firefighters on Sydney’s northern beaches on Tuesday after the gym she was in was destroyed...
Canadian police urge public to stop posting tips on Lucas Fowler murder suspects to social media
Canadian police are urging the public to stop posting tips on the whereabouts of two murder suspects to social media, and instead...
Catholic Church won’t break seal of confession to report child sex abuse
The Catholic Church will not accept the royal commission’s recommendation to lift the seal of confession regarding child sex abuse, arguing it...
NSW Police face backlash for Beyonce-inspired sexual assault warning
NSW Police are being condemned for publishing a Beyonce-inspired sexual assault warning to women who meet up with strangers through dating apps....
‘Fake Uluru’ at The Rock Roadhouse engulfed by fire
The iconic “fake Uluru” roadhouse on the Pacific Highway north of Newcastle has been engulfed in a fierce blaze, which firefighters are...
Sydney’s cenotaph attendant retires after 78 years guarding memorial
After keeping watch over the Martin Place cenotaph for 78 years, today Wally Scott-Smith will finally stand at ease. The 96-year-old will...